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Choosing Him

Making decisions is hard. 

When we attempt to make the perfect decision, we can often find ourselves stuck in indecision. And while we should always prayerfully discern our next steps according to God’s Word and His ways, sometimes we overcomplicate things.

 

In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul was addressing an issue about food, regarding what they should or shouldn’t eat. So Paul took some of the pressure off Christians by saying:

 

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

 

While this passage was originally about food, the principle can be applied to any area of life. Whatever choice you make, do it to glorify God. In this way, you will keep your conscience clear.

 

Whether you’re preparing a meal or making a business deal. Whether you’re playing sports or building houses. Whether you’re leading a team or raising kids. Whether you’re crunching numbers or caring for the vulnerable.  

 

No matter what you do—the core desire should be to love God and love others, and every decision should exemplify that love. So today, ask yourself: Does this decision honor God? Is this choice full of integrity? Can others see His character shining through my life? Will my decisions draw people closer to God, or pull them away from Him?

 

No matter what situation we’re in, God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and His people to help us discern our next right thing. So when making decisions, let’s seek to honor God to the best of our ability, and then trust Him with our choices.

 

SHARE YOUR FAITH

Whatever you do, today and every day, glorify God to the best of your ability. And then?

Trust that He is working.

One sure way to glorify God is to share His Word! Whether you post a verse or start a Bible Plan with Friends, be intentional to share your faith.

 

PRAYER

God, whatever I do, please help me to do it for Your glory. When I'm talking to other people-let it be for Your glory. When I'm working—let it be for Your glory. When I'm spending time with family and friends— let it be for Your glory.

In all that I say and do, let me do it for You. In Jesus' name, Amen.